A woman has appeared in court following a drink driving incident in Bridport

TARGETED police patrols have been cracking down on crime and anti-social hotspots in Bridport and West Bay.

Bright yellow fields are lighting up Dorset as oilseed rape bursts into bloom. Here’s why farmers grow it.

From medieval noise-making processions to biscuit-hurling championships, the county offers an array of unique events for locals and visitors alike.

A WEST Dorset canoe club is encouraging residents and visitors to the area to get on the water as it continues its mission to make paddle sports accessible to all.

Lyme Regis Bowls Club opened its 2026 season with the Mayor, unveiling new facilities funded by council grants. Rinks now available for public hire.

Gareth Roscoe qualifies as a full RNLI crew member at Lyme Regis after 15 months’ training, passing rigorous tests on the Atlantic 85 lifeboat.

Free live music and country fair at Allington Hill, Bridport, from 1 May. Enjoy local bands, 40+ stalls, dog show, food, bar, and family activities.

Poco Pizza donates £1,180 to Lyme Regis RNLI for its 200th anniversary, supporting local lifeboat volunteers. RNLI events planned throughout 2026.

Bridport Tangent Club donates £1,000 to Dorset County Hospital Emergency & Critical Care Appeal, supporting local NHS improvements due in 2027.

Ryanair has warned it could cancel all flights to Malta due to delays caused by the EU's new entry/exit system (EES).

A person is in hospital following a crash in the early hours of this morning in Bridport

An iconic landmark in Lyme Regis could receive a multimillion-pound grant to help secure its future

Firefighters across the county are now on high alert after an amber alert for wildfires was issued.

SPRING celebrations are set to once again take place in Bridport town centre this May.

The UK has agreed to ban smoking for anyone born after 2008, as a landmark bill is cleared.

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Brits planning a trip to Mexico

In a recent clip, the self-described “bin-fluencer” offered advice on the one item you should never put in the bin due to the danger attached.

Power of attorney costs can be cut to £46 or even £0. Here’s who qualifies under the latest support rules.

Jet2 has issued an update on its upcoming flights as fears of travel disruption grow amid ongoing jet fuel disruptions - see what the airline said.

Part of the Cobb wall has been reopened to the public as essential maintenance work has been taking place

Essential maintenance work in West Bay is starting from tomorrow with a number of restrictions coming into force

A daredevil breast cancer survivor from Broadwindsor is preparing to climb onto the wing of a plane thousands of feet in the air - all to raise money for a charity that helped her through one of the toughest chapters of her life

ENQUIRIES are continuing into a fight which broke out over Easter Weekend in bridport involving hammers and broken bottles.

A man has been arrested following a reported assault in Bridport, police confirmed.

Millions of eligible older people and those with a weakened immune system can now get potentially life-saving protection from COVID-19 with NHS spring vaccinations starting this week.

Budget airline TUI has isued an update over flights booked from May amid concerns over jet fuel shortages as a result of the Iran war.

A person suffering from a medical issue at sea has been rescued this morning

A number of high value vehicles have been recovered by police after a spate of burglaries in west Dorset

These old pictures show the building of Bridport's new link road - the A35 trunk road

Put your local knowledge to the test with our tough weekend Dorset quiz, covering places, people and facts from across the county

From sweeping views across Weymouth Bay to an unexpected Roman temple, this scenic Dorset walk packs coast, countryside and history into just 3½ miles.

Historic landmark Horn Bridge near Lyme Regis was where the town's tallest man was found dead

These 9 cosy Dorset pubs offer roaring fires, comforting food and the perfect excuse to settle in and stay warm

A German field gun installed in Beaminster Square in 1920 was removed in 1940 amid air‑raid fears and local objections

A Dorset reader has praised council workers for swiftly repairing Roman Road after damage due to flooding on the nearby A35

Period charm, countryside views and life on the Dorset coast could all be yours

As summer approaches, Dorset is gearing up to host a variety of family-friendly music festivals.

The Ilchester Arms pub in Symondsbury has made it to the Michelin Guide just a year after new ownership at the helm

Bridport is set for a dazzling night of cinematic glamour later this month as the town’s From Page to Screen film festival rolls out a James Bond-flavoured gala at the Electric Palace.

A man has told of how a boy racer continues to harass and shout abuse at him more than a week after a terrifying ordeal in which he drove his car into him

An information evening is to be held this month for Bridport’s beloved carnival ahead of this year’s event

West Bay Discovery Centre hosts 'Changing Landscapes' to celebrate 25 years of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Talk by Sam Scriven, Dorset Council.

A CRASH involving a motorbike and car is causing delays on the A35.

THERE are long delays on the A35 between Bridport and Charmouth due to a lane closure

TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'humble and funny' former art forger who sadly passed away earlier this year.

A HOUSE fire broke out in a kitchen in Lyme Regis last night.

Dorset residents were left disappointed as fog forced a Spitfire anniversary flypast offshore, just skirting past Portland Bill

A West Dorset CAMRA ale trail is offering beer lovers the chance to explore some of the finest pubs in the region.

According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.